The Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club is a non-profit fraternal organization comprised of active and retired law enforcement men and women who share a passion for motorcycle riding. The organization was started in 1974, when a few friends from Bangor, Maine (USA) area decided to form a local recreational motorcycle club. Within two years the small club had become an international organization. As of June 1, 2009 the Blue Knights have grown to 599 chapters and almost 20,000 members in 29 countries. In addition to hosting rides for members and their families to enjoy, the Blue Knights are very active in fund raising. The Blue Knights also join law enforcement personnel from all over the world in promoting a positive image for motorcyclists, motorcycle safety and riding as a family recreation.

Benefits of Knighthood

It is difficult stating what makes the Blue Knights® so special. Perhaps the following will help explain the kinds of feelings that flow when a bunch of motorcycle-riding police officers get together.

Knighthood is:

Enjoying the company of different people who share not only the common bond of a career in law enforcement, but also a love of motorcycles.

Being able to visit your friends in any of our member countries and be treated like family.

Receiving get-well cards from people you've never met. (There are no strangers in the Blue Knights, only friends you haven't met.)

Riding with the Ladies of the Knights and Little Knights who give that added family touch.

Going to handicapped children camps, giving the kids rides and seeing the smiles on their faces.